Life After The Green CardHow soon can you leave your employer. All other issues after the green card.Thu, 21 Mar 2019 17:39:46 +0000Thu, 21 Mar 2019 17:39:46 +0000Life After The Green Cardhttps://forums.immigration.com/
No stamp of entryWed, 06 Mar 2019 01:44:54 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/no-stamp-of-entry.340184/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/no-stamp-of-entry.340184/invalid@example.com (Sal9864)Sal9864Hello friends, I visited US after two years and few days before my entry permit was about to expire. I landed in los angeles and went through automated machine immigration smoothly. I scanned my GC and passport and I was through immigration in few seconds. I left few days later to new delhi and I'll be back in 4 months. I noticed nobody put stamp on my passport. how will they know I arrived 4 months ago in my next trip? Also, delhi emigration checks if you have been out of USA for a year...

No stamp of entry]]>33Filing taxes late - impact green card?Tue, 26 Feb 2019 00:24:43 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/filing-taxes-late-impact-green-card.340140/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/filing-taxes-late-impact-green-card.340140/invalid@example.com (kj1979)kj1979I am filing the last three years late. My ten year GC card was renewed in 2018.

I have a question about change of address and I would appreciate it if anyone can help. I submitted an AR-11 form for a change of address online in July of last year. However, I recently called USCIS and they told me that they never got the new address. The agent updated my address on the phone and told me to submit the form online again. I know that as permanent resident I am supposed to notify USCIS about change of address within 10 days so my question is will I be in trouble because...

Change of Address]]>8Green card resident since date vs departure dateMon, 04 Feb 2019 17:12:00 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/green-card-resident-since-date-vs-departure-date.339850/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/green-card-resident-since-date-vs-departure-date.339850/invalid@example.com (chinu78)chinu78I got my dad's green card renewed and the resident since date is June 23 2018.
He left USA on April 9th of 2018( i sent his renewed green card to him).
Does the 1 year period (by the time he has to return ) start on April 9 2018 or June 23 2018.]]>5Crossing US/Canada borderSun, 27 Jan 2019 18:39:38 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/crossing-us-canada-border.339800/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/crossing-us-canada-border.339800/invalid@example.com (Yaser)YaserI am a GC holder and I am wondering whether I will gett my passport stamped when crossing US/CANADA border in Buffalo? In other words, would the CBP know that I am crossing from US to Canada?]]>3Old Green CardWed, 16 Jan 2019 20:32:29 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/old-green-card.339233/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/old-green-card.339233/invalid@example.com (GCHolder11111)GCHolder11111I'm hoping that someone here can help me with an unusual green card question.

I lived in the US with my partents when I was in elementary school - we moved there on a visa for a year but then got green cards through the green card lottery at the end of the first year. We stayed 4 1/2 years but then went back home in 1997 since my grandparents were sick. My dad had to stay an extra six months to finish his contract and sell the house and so he successfully applied for citizenship. The...

Old Green Card]]>2Pending re-entry permit requestWed, 16 Jan 2019 10:00:29 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/pending-re-entry-permit-request.339227/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/pending-re-entry-permit-request.339227/invalid@example.com (Idlemind)IdlemindSo we still haven't moved to the US - currently in Canada - although I got my green card about a year ago. We frequently travel to the US and the last time I was there, the border patrol person said that I must apply for a re-entry permit. I applied for the re-entry permit when I was in the US and then returned -- the plan is to go back for biometric appointment.

Now, it looks like I need to go to the US in few weeks and I am not sure if I am going to run in to any issues at the border...

My wife admitted to the US 2 years ago, she got indefinite stamp in foreign passport, so we got Social Security Card, Employment Authorization Card and State ID for her.

We don't plan to travel outside of the US in foreseeable future, so can she just wait her term for US Citizenship without permanent Green Card or we need to apply for GC for her before that?

Also I will be applying for my Citizenship in about a year, so when she...

Should wife get Green Card before US Citizenship?]]>26Is there any reason why USCIS doesn't send a temporary Green Card while in a process of renewal?Thu, 01 Nov 2018 19:35:52 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/is-there-any-reason-why-uscis-doesnt-send-a-temporary-green-card-while-in-a-process-of-renewal.338569/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/is-there-any-reason-why-uscis-doesnt-send-a-temporary-green-card-while-in-a-process-of-renewal.338569/invalid@example.com (alice1290)alice1290Hello,

I filed for renewal of my Green Card in May 2018 and I've been waiting ever since. USCIS sent me a letter that states that my residency has been extended for 12 months. I also started a new job and the whole problem with "expired" Green Card is pain in the neck... The HR keeps calling me asking for updates on my residency status and it makes me very uncomfortable. I was trying to get any update from USCIS but they just say it's being processed... Recently they sent me another letter...

We applied for Re-Entry permit for parent. Bio-Metrics appointment is complete. Parent returned to country of citizenship after bio-metrics.
We gave our US Address in the Form 131. However, we are planning to move to a different location within the same state.

How do we inform the USCIS of new address where Re-Entry permit can be sent within USA ?

Thanks,]]>1Do I need to file my second address where I live close to work to the USCIS?Sat, 13 Oct 2018 16:50:41 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/do-i-need-to-file-my-second-address-where-i-live-close-to-work-to-the-uscis.338477/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/do-i-need-to-file-my-second-address-where-i-live-close-to-work-to-the-uscis.338477/invalid@example.com (Alshwigi)AlshwigiHello Everybody,
Thank you for this useful forum.
I live in IL and I work in IN. Recently I rented an apartment near my work location. I am also still living in my old address and still have it.
My question is;

Do I need to file address change or add my second address to the USCIS?

I just got my green card (August, 2018) it lasts for two years until I do the renewal close to the expiration.
Now, I am looking to study abroad for less than a year in Spain. My program starts September 2019 until June 2020.
I wonder if this is doable, coming back to the US with no trouble.

I would be 4 months in Europe from 2018 (Sept - Dec) and 6 months in 2019 (January - June). Taking in account being in the US for a month, Dec - Jan.

Would this work? If so, what to do or...

Green card holder - Study Abroad]]>5When do I stop being a permanent resident?Sat, 22 Sep 2018 00:08:06 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/when-do-i-stop-being-a-permanent-resident.338325/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/when-do-i-stop-being-a-permanent-resident.338325/invalid@example.com (Sariana)SarianaI have a green card, and my first re-entry permit that expires this month, I have decided not to return to the US to apply for my second one, and therefore let my green card go.
I am curious though- when do I actually stop being a permanent resident, or has that already happened? I have a 10-year green card that expires next year.]]>3Marriage 4 Years After Getting GreenCardMon, 27 Aug 2018 13:36:49 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/marriage-4-years-after-getting-greencard.338220/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/marriage-4-years-after-getting-greencard.338220/invalid@example.com (andryuxa1985)andryuxa1985Hello.
I have following situation
I got lottery based GC 4 years ago.
During these years i lived in Israel (I finished my studies), and visited US couple of times every year.
Now I decided to move to Charlotte, NC.
Last 2.5 years I have girlfriend (she also lives in Israel), but she doesn't' have any legal permits to move to US (only tourist visa).
In Israel we are common law spouse.
What is the legal way to bring her with me to US?
If we get married, do we need to do so here or in US...

My parent have a green card since 2014. We applied for Re-Entry permit in 2016 and received two year Re-Entry permit in 2016 that was valid until Jan/2018. My parent returned to USA in Dec/2017 before expiry of re-entry permit with no problems. Parent was outside USA continuously for one year and eleven months.

Parent went back to country of citizenship in March/2018 (was in USA from 12/2017 to 03/2018) and returned to USA in August/2018...

Second Re-Entry Permit]]>2Health Insurance option for elderly parent (>65 years of age) on green cardMon, 20 Aug 2018 23:28:25 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/health-insurance-option-for-elderly-parent-65-years-of-age-on-green-card.338206/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/health-insurance-option-for-elderly-parent-65-years-of-age-on-green-card.338206/invalid@example.com (sunasha2001)sunasha2001Please let me know what are the health insurance options for elderly parent who has never worked in the USA (on green card status).

Is their any insurance company that sells insurance to new immigrant elderly parents who have never worked in the USA before ?]]>0change address while living abroadTue, 07 Aug 2018 18:09:11 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/change-address-while-living-abroad.338134/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/change-address-while-living-abroad.338134/invalid@example.com (leawe)leawehi everyone,
since I got my green card last year and im still living outside US, as I've already applied for Re-Entry permit
now my relatives changed there address in US, which is also my address. do I have to update the USCIS about the change? or this processor only for the new immigrants to US?
regards,]]>2Coming back to the USASun, 22 Jul 2018 23:17:04 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/coming-back-to-the-usa.338019/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/coming-back-to-the-usa.338019/invalid@example.com (Odnalor)OdnalorI need to exit the country because my job is sending me overseas to teach for a few weeks. My green card was just recently renewed, but back in 1985 I was granted a bad conduct discharge from the US military (reason why my application for naturalization was denied in 1987).

My question is, will I still be allowed entry when I come back. I'm not sure if my military record from years ago would cause an issue. Any advise is greatly appreciated.]]>3Baby born outside of US and GC approved when out of countrySun, 22 Jul 2018 17:13:30 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/baby-born-outside-of-us-and-gc-approved-when-out-of-country.337965/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/baby-born-outside-of-us-and-gc-approved-when-out-of-country.337965/invalid@example.com (gsivaman)gsivamanBackground/Timeline:
· My wife (Derivative) and I (Primary) applied for I485 in July 2015.
· Primary's I485 got approved first in May 2016 and became LPR. My wife's I485 (Derivative) GC did not get approved along with the primary.
· Derivative’s (wife) AP/EAD combo card is valid until Nov 2018.
· We travelled out of country to India in May 2017. I used the Green Card and my wife used her Advance Parole for travel.
· My wife became...

Baby born outside of US and GC approved when out of country]]>10Renew GC online from Oustide US I-90 OnlineSun, 08 Jul 2018 02:42:50 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/renew-gc-online-from-oustide-us-i-90-online.338006/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/renew-gc-online-from-oustide-us-i-90-online.338006/invalid@example.com (ZeekRaymon)ZeekRaymonMy brother's green card is going to expire with in next six month. They are planning to renew it.
My question is can they e-file I-90 for green card renewal form overseas and enter USA when they get the biometrics appointment ? .
Another Question is for Mailing address they can enter their US address. What address should they enter for their physical address or online it says where are you currently living. We are thinking of entering foreign address which is where they are right now at...